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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Starts Proceed Investment's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 円2,415 Mil.
Starts Proceed Investment's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 円101,852 Mil. Therefore, Starts Proceed Investment's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 2.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starts Proceed Investment's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8979'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.34 Med: 2.65 Max: 3.41
Current: 2.53
During the past 13 years, Starts Proceed Investment's highest ROA % was 3.41%. The lowest was 2.34%. And the median was 2.65%.
TSE:8979's ROA % is ranked worse than 58.89% of 939
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.18
vs TSE:8979: 2.53
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Oct. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Oct. 2025) revenue data.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Starts Proceed Investment's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Starts Proceed Investment ROA % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Starts Proceed Investment's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starts Proceed Investment's ROA % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Oct. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Starts Proceed Investment (TSE:8979) has a ROA % of 2.37% as of Oct. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Starts Proceed Investment and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 2.65. Over the past decade, Starts Proceed Investment's ROA % has ranged from 2.34 to 3.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Starts Proceed Investment ranks #553 out of 939 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is Starts Proceed Investment's ROA % too high?
Starts Proceed Investment's current ROA % of 2.37% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 2.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.34 to a high of 3.41. The REITs industry median ROA % is 3.18. Starts Proceed Investment's value of 2.37% is 25.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starts Proceed Investment ranks #553 out of 939 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Starts Proceed Investment has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starts Proceed Investment's ROA % compare to AVB and EQR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Starts Proceed Investment ranks #553 out of 939 companies for ROA %. This places Starts Proceed Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.18. Starts Proceed Investment's value of 2.37% is 25.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Starts Proceed Investment's own ROA % has ranged from 2.34 to 3.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.65 vs. the industry median of 3.18, Starts Proceed Investment has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a REITs company?
The median ROA % among REITs companies is 3.18, based on 939 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Starts Proceed Investment's current ROA % of 2.37% is 25.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Starts Proceed Investment and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median ROA % is 3.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starts Proceed Investment's current ROA % is 2.37%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starts Proceed Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Proceed Investment (TSE:8979) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円211,918.35, compared to a current price of 円187,100.00 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.37%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 2.65 and 25.5% below the REITs industry median of 3.18. Starts Proceed Investment's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starts Proceed Investment (TSE:8979), the current ROA % is 2.37% as of Oct. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Starts Proceed Investment (TSE:8979) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Proceed Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円187,100.00 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円211,918.35.
GuruFocus considers Starts Proceed Investment to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8979:
ROA %: 2.37% (11% below median its 10-year median of 2.65)
GF Value™: 円211,918.35 vs. price of 円187,100.00 (11.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.5% below the REITs median (#553 of 939)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8979 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starts Proceed Investment Corp operates as a REIT in Japan. The Company invests in lease real estate properties, short-term leasing apartments, and special feature business hotel.
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